Convene
Conference & Events Assistant
Manchester (M1). Posted 17 days ago
The role
The Conference & Events Assistant provides hospitality and conference services to clients and participants. You will work with Culinary, Production, and Technology teams to meet client expectations.
What you will do
- Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness
- Provide service in accordance with Brand Standards
- Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown food and beverage stations
- Accommodate special client needs and last-minute requests
- Develop relationships with clients
- Answer client questions about culinary and spaces
- Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders
- Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures
- Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refresh rooms
- Perform facility maintenance and cleaning duties
Required qualifications
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage
- Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven good organisational skills
- Highly motivated and ready to lead other team members
- Proficient in multitasking
- Ability to move, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Ability to reach overhead and below the knees
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period of time
Nice to have
- Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate
Benefits
- Flexible Gigs
- Room to Grow
- Work-Life Balance
- Usually have Christmas off
Before you apply
- Must currently reside in the UK
- Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship
About the company
Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations.